Canada's massive wildfire could double in size, official says

Wildfire near Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada
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Canada's Fort McMurray wildfire has already covered 389 square miles — more than New York City — and it could double in size by Saturday evening, an Alberta fire official told CNN on Friday, as southwest winds push the fire northeast into forested areas.

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